Key facts
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook for prime minister.
- Han Seong-sook is the current minister for small and midsize businesses and startups.
- She previously served as CEO of South Korean internet giant Naver.
- If approved, Han would be the first female prime minister in South Korea in 20 years.
- She is expected to lead the country's AI transformation.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seong-sook, the current minister for small and midsize businesses and startups, for the position of prime minister. This nomination is historically significant as Han would be the first woman to hold the office in two decades. She also previously served as the chief executive of South Korean internet giant Naver. The presidential chief of staff, Kang Hoon-sik, stated that Han is expected to lead the country's AI transformation and ensure inclusive growth. The role of prime minister in South Korea is largely ceremonial and administrative.